I'll never be one to get too excited for any regular season NBA action, but I always enjoy watching the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have been contenders in the west for the past few years, and that doesn't seem to be changing at all this year. Oklahoma City's young roster is a stark contrast to the aging core of other western conference foes such as the Lakers and Spurs. The Thunder have been strong again this season, but with the recent loss of Russell Westbrook could easily begin to struggle. Denver has been hot and cold this season, to say the least. The Nuggets have won their last three, ending an eight game losing streak. I think the Thunder will end the Nuggets winning streak at three.

The early game of TNT's NBA double header features the Big 3 of Miami taking on the disappointing New York Knicks. The Knicks have continued to be pretty much awful since their dreadful start to the season. New York seems to be throwing in the towel for this season as they as reportedly shopping a number of their stars in potential trades. The Heat are on the opposite end of the spectrum. Everyone expects the Heat to continue their winning ways, and they are certainly doing so this season. I would be shocked if the Knicks are somehow able to win this game.

The Lady Lions will continue their mid western road trip with a trip to Champaign, Ill. Penn State will play Illinois in their second Big Ten conference game of the year, follow their victory in Iowa on Sunday. The Illini lost the first game of the conference schedule in a 76-64 OT loss against Wisconsin. The Lady Lions are a solid 10-3 this season, while Illinois has been unimpressive at 7-7. I think Penn State will start their Big Ten season 2-0, grabbing a victory against Illinois.